Job Description
Local Primary School in Southwark are currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams, with a focus on supporting pupils with ASD, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We are working with a range of welcoming and supportive mainstream primary schools, including schools rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted.
The Role:
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Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and associated behaviours
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Support pupils with additional behavioural and social-emotional needs
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Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities
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Deliver small group interventions, including social skills, anger management, and emotional literacy sessions
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Support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
The Ideal Candidate:
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Previous experience working with children (school, care, youth work, coaching, or personal SEN/SEMH experience)
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Graduates welcome (experience in SEMH settings is a plus)
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Passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
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Patient, proactive, and adaptable
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Committed to helping every child reach their full potential
Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Two years of references
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Right to work in the UK
Safeguarding Statement:
Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, referencing covering the last two years, and other safeguarding checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Equal Opportunities:
Classroom Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Agency Disclosure:
This vacancy is advertised by Classroom Support Ltd, an education recruitment agency.
